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The Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense or Braidense National Library, usually known as the Biblioteca di Brera, is a public library in Milan, in northern Italy.
It is one of the largest libraries in Italy. Initially it contained large historical and scientific collections before it was charged with the legal deposit of all publications from Milan. Since 1880, it has had the status of a national library and is today one of the 47 Italian State libraries.
The library was created in 1770 by Maria Theresa of Austria when she decided to make the collection she had acquired from Carlo Pertusati available to the public. The library was opened in 1786 in the Brera Palazzo del Collegio which had been taken over by the State following the dissolution

Sukajan, a cultural history of the souvenir jacket
Souvenir Jackets or more famously known as the "Sukajan" (Skajang/Skajan) trace their roots during the World War II when the American troops stationed in the Pacific have wanted to have some "memories" or souvenirs of their foreign assignments to bring back home to mainland. It has sort of become a solidarity uniform or remembrance of their posts and service in the war and their comrades with whom they have spent some of the bravest time of their lives. It is said to have originated from Yokusuka in Kanagawa Prefecture where its name is thought to have come from - "Suka" from Yokosuka and "Jan" from the Japanese term Jumper or ジャンパー or jacket in layman's term. The famous

Since 1949, when the first statuettes were awarded, lovers of fashion and style have more than a good reason to follow the famous Oscar night.
We do not speak of the expected red carpet or clothes chosen by the candidate to the best actresses prize (and failed) to oversee the event, but the Oscar for best costumes, or the prize to the costume designer's ability to define the style of costumes a movie, choose fabrics and patterns depending on the time of setting, the profile of the character and the scene needs.
This year, the candidates for the Oscar Award 2016 are: Sandy Powell for Carol, and Cinderella; Jenny Beavan for Mad Max: Fury Road; Paco Delgado for The Danish Girl; Jacqueline West for The Revenant -

Heading North
The Belstaff AW16 collection is based upon cold adventure riding and the pursuit of freedom, illustrating a journey that takes you through tough terrains, snowy mountains and icy glaciers in comfort and style.
The collection has been designed to meet the demands of protection, mobility and adaptability, merging the heritage of Belstaff classics with innovative new materials, constructions and functionalities to ensure unprecedented warmth and comfort.
"We were inspired by the pioneers of endurance riding who threaded their bikes through some of the most inhospitable conditions for the sheer challenge of the journey,” explains VP of Men’s Design, Frederik Dyhr.
"The concept of adaptability in our Autumn 16 collection couldn’t be more relevant given the unusually mild weather we’re experiencing," explains Belstaff CEO Gavin Haig. “Our multiple

Jacques Doucet (1853 - 1929) and Yves Saint Laurent (1936 - 2008) were both creators of beauty and couturiers, each working during one half of the twentieth century. They were also brilliant collectors who composed extraordinary art collections for themselves. Both figures embodied the notion of “taste” for their era. Using a selection of masterpieces that were at one time collected by Jacques Doucet (1853-1929) and Yves Saint Laurent (1936-2008) as well as a few of which belonged to both of them, the exhibition imagines a unique space dedicated to the cult of beauty
The art collection
Doucet and Saint Laurent, who were each in search of a certain absolute, created “collection spaces” in their homes, which formed singular exhibitions, veritable installations, and works in themselves. Many

A career in fashion: that’s the dream of many, a dream that can be realised with the help of education. However choosing the right course can be difficult; there is a huge choice of schools and courses (both degree and professional) and the complexity of the fashion business itself, from the creative role to management, is very daunting.
Italy is a popular choice, one might even say an obvious choice, given its history, art and traditions and in particular the tradition of fine craftsmanship, which is, still very much alive now. Despite being the capital of fashion, Milan is a small city by international standards; it is very compact and easy to get around by foot or by public transport. This an important factor to consider

I found the art work of Wanda during the last Creativity Day, and I immediately fall in love with their origami.
They design and they build spaces.
For this they use traditional techniques, adapt them using state-of-the-art technology, and do it all with a special trademark: we specialize in the use of paper and cardboard in all shapes, sizes and formats.
Wanda x Hermes
Wanda x Hermes - Harrods
Wanda x Dior
Wanda x Carolina Herrera

The Vintage Showroom
Classic workwear, sports, and military apparel. Curated by connoisseurs of vintage clothing, The Vintage Showroom is a vast collection of rare 20th-century pieces that fashion designers and stylists pay to view, using the cut and detailing of individual garments as inspiration for their own work. Offering one-of-a-kind access, Vintage Menswear now makes this unique resource available in book form. Providing over 300 lavishly illustrated pages of rare, must-see designs, Vintage Menswear is the essential choice of 20th-century vintage tailoring and detailing and an inspirational resource for students and menswear fashion designers and stylists.
Leading resources for vintage menswear
The Vintage Showroom Ltd was formed in 2007 to house an ever growing archive of vintage showroom and accessories collected by co-founders Douglas Gunn and Roy Luckett.